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Stereoscopic views of Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Title
Stereoscopic views of Cape Cod, Massachusetts [graphic].
Publication
1863?-1885?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Lefavour, J. S. (John S.), 1831-1892.
  • Livermore, Charles W.
  • Nickerson, G. H.
  • Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Description
  • 56 stereographs (photoprints) ; albumen, b&w; 88x178mm. or smaller.
  • 1 stereograph (photoprint); albumen, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Cape Cod: interior view of Centerville with a map of the Holy Land visible on the wall above the lectern; a street view of Falmouth showing homes, other buildings; view of the ribs of the ship Sparrow-hawk, stranded and buried in 1626 and unearthed near Orleans in 1863 (photographer's shadow visible in view); Sandwich: general and street views showing the lake, children on School street, Main St. from the Unitarian Church, from Central House, Javes St., the C.C. Church, the town house; Yarmouth Camp ground including M. H. Swift's cottage, a couple and child in front of a tent, a group of men posing at the preacher's stand; a group of shingled homes on a rise above the beach; Woods Hole: the "Monohanset" at the steamboat landing, boats in the harbor, homes, yards in foreground; ice scenes from the winter of 1875, including men on the decks of ships, ice covering the rigging, beached ships, ships caught in the ice, the fishing fleet under sail off Long Point, ice heaped in the foreground, ice bergs in front of a lighthouse; men on board of mast-less shipwreck; the Point lighthouse and the Highland light; blackfish: in the water, beached, on shore with boats beyond, men standing next to; mackerel heaped on bed of seaweed; fishermen carrying catch up the beach with wheelbarrows; view of a collage of stereo-halves of Cape Cod scenery; a yard with pine trees and a rustic bench.
Alternative Title
  • Cape Cod scenery.
  • Cape Cod views.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Art reproductions.
  • Group portraits.
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by G.H. Nickerson and other photographers and publishers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F275
OCLC
NYPG90-F275
Title
Stereoscopic views of Cape Cod, Massachusetts [graphic].
Imprint
1863?-1885?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Local Subject
Photographica.
Outdoor portraits.
Added Author
Lefavour, J. S. (John S.), 1831-1892. Photographer
Livermore, Charles W. Photographer
Nickerson, G. H. Photographer
Kilburn Brothers, photographers.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
Cape Cod scenery.
Cape Cod views.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F275
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